Bradd Dalziell

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originalteam = East Fremantle (WAFL)
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years = 2008-
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*Rising Star nomination 2008

Bradd Dalziell (born birth date|1987|3|15) is an Australian Rules footballer for the Brisbane Lions in the Australian Football League (AFL). He was drafted to the Lions with selection 52 of 2007 AFL National Draft from the East Fremantle Football Club in the West Australian Football League.

Bradd Dalziell is often compared to fellow Lions player, Simon Black.

WAFL

Bradd Dalziell struggled during the 2007 WAFL season as he broke his arm and missed half of the season, but despite his injury he received earlier on the season, he still managed to win Best and Fairest for the East Fremantle reserves team grand final. Bradd Dalziell also made 3 appearance for East Fremantle senior team. Despite the lack of senior performances, but Brisbane Lions' WA recruiting assistant Graeme Hadley (father of former Lions' and current AFL Car player Richard Hadley ) spotted his talent as mature age recruit.White, Simon; [http://www.lions.com.au/tabid/5085/Default.aspx?newsid=63729 Bradd Dalziell's dazzling debut] ; AFL.com; 2008-07-20]

AFL

During the preseason training, Bradd Dalziell broke Brisbane Lion's beep test record, which was previously held by Simon Black. During start of the season, he spend time with Suncoast Lions and helped them perform well against many AFLQ opponents. Brad Dalziell was called up to replace Troy Selwood who was omitted from the senior team due to his poor performance against Essendon Bombers. He debuted against West Coast Eagles and made huge impact as he collected amazing 32 possessions and broke the AFL record for most possession made on debut (beating Fremantle's Paul Hasleby's 30 possession on debut). [Stafford, Andrew; [http://www.realfooty.com.au/news/rfmatchreport/lions-maul-outofsorts-eagles/2008/07/19/1216163235558.html Eagles crash, Lions cruise] ; The Age; 2008-07-20] Brisbane coach, Leigh Matthews praised Dalziell as his performance was "beyond wildest dream" and was surprised by his ability to adapt quickly to the game. [ [http://news.theage.com.au/sport/unorthodox-rise-for-lions-dalziell-20080720-3i3r.html Unorthodox rise for Lions' Dalziell] ]

In Round 18 against Nth Melbourne Kangaroos at Gold Coast Stadium, Bradd Dalziell again has shown his potential as a AFL star as he had career high 34 possessions.

In round 20 against Western Bulldogs, Bradd Dalziell scored his first goal from tight boundary and also he had 27 possessions.

In the Round 21 loss to AFL Car at The Gabba, Dalziell had 32 disposals and picked up the Rising Star nomination.

Bradd Dalziell was in the Velocity Sports Cup (AFLQ) Team of the Year for his good performance in AFLQ season and AFL matches with Brisbane Lions, which was announced at the AFLQ Awards Night at the Royal on the Park Hotel. Bradd Dalziell on a half-forward flank with fellow Lions players, Albert Proud (ruck-rover) and Scott Clouston (interchange).

External links

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